Word meaning
malleable
adjective · MAL-ee-uh-bul
What does malleable mean?
Malleable means easily shaped or influenced.
Malleable in a sentence
“Gold is so malleable it can be hammered into thin sheets.”
Synonyms for malleable
- pliable
- flexible
- adaptable
Where does malleable come from?
From Latin malleus, "hammer."
How to remember malleable
- Say it out loud a few times: MAL-ee-uh-bul.
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